Portrait Commission
Portrait Commission - NYC
A contemporary portrait celebrating heritage, family memory, and the collector's personal archive.
- Format
- Private commission
- Status
- Supported
Projects
Commissions with private meaning and public life.
BackTheBrush supports work across intimate portraits, hospitality murals, civic installations, and residential commissions. The common thread is original work made possible through direct patronage.
Hospitality Mural
Restaurant Mural - Lisbon
A site-specific mural inspired by maritime history, neighborhood color, and the pace of shared meals.
- Format
- Hospitality project
- Status
- Installed
Public Installation
Community Installation - Austin
A public artwork designed to bring people together and shift the everyday experience of civic space.
- Format
- Civic installation
- Status
- In progress
Interior Commission
Collector Home - Portland
Curated original artwork for a residential space, selected around light, landscape, and family rhythm.
- Format
- Residential commission
- Status
- Matched
Project Formats
What the fund can support
Portraits
Works rooted in personal history, family memory, identity, and legacy.
Murals
Site-specific artwork for restaurants, hotels, cultural venues, and shared rooms.
Installations
Civic and public projects that invite people to encounter art in daily life.
Interiors
Original pieces for homes and collections, matched to place and patron intent.
Archive